The Indian epic, Ramayana, details the travels and travails of Lord Rama and his journey in Sri Lanka- The Ramayana Trail for you to explore The Ramayana is a poem, a story, an epic… It is also a Dharma Shastra – a demo of righteous living. It is a very old creation. It is still much-loved...
Trolltunga! Doesn’t the name have an excitement to it? It better - it means the Troll’s Tongue. Trolls are these magical creatures who are said to inhabit the region - mythical creatures who are either naughty or evil and to be feared... Like the name would suggest, Trolltunga is a daunting adventure, not for the faint-hearted....
My Trip to Greece & Balkans with a bunch of senior kids - Senior travel Before I start talking about my experience, let me ask you what exactly is a senior? The most obvious answer would be someone who is 60-plus years of age. The common feeling here is that your age defines you! And not...
Hangover cures from around the world Don't hate hangovers - they are just a reminder of the glorious revelry the night before... 😁 The one common thread in most countries that we have traveled to the last year, is a love for the drinks - Rakija, Raki, Raksi, Schnapps, Tongba, Vermouth, Aperitivo, Sake, Whisky, Waragi, Sopi, Arrack,...
Tinos is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades on the Aegean Sea. Its earlier name was Ophiussa (Ophis means Snake in Greece – the island was once infested with a huge number of snakes) and Hydroessa (Hydor is Greek for water and the name came because of the number of springs on the island)....
I visited Heraclea Lynkestis while in Bitola in North Macedonia and was quite impressed by it – in particular, the mosaics. Below is some more information on the mosaics – all the information is courtesy a very helpful gentleman, the in-charge of the architectural site who gave us an impromptu lecture on the site. I...
Delphi is an ancient town, a UNESCO World Heritage site lying on the slopes of Mount Parnassus above the Gulf of Corinth, which is located at the upper central Greece. It’s one of the most sought- after historic sites in Greece, well known as the sanctuary of Apollo and the shrine of his oracle. The...
Ohrid pearls are famous for their shine, and that they are handmade. The story goes that in 1924, a Russian soldier staying in Ohrid, knew of a secret recipe from his home near a lake with a similar fish in Russia. It is said that only two families have this secret recipe that is passed on...
I have met many good teachers and great teachers, but I realized later in my life that travel has been my greatest teacher. Travel molded my way of thinking – even aspirations, tamping some and amplifying others… For instance, I learnt more about the management concept of “Effectuation” in making do with what you have and...
There were quite a few highlights of my 2 weeks of traipsing around Indonesia. I did some of the must-dos, didn’t do some of the must-dos, did some of the needn’t dos, panicked at some of the mustn’t-dos, walked lots, made lots of friends, consumed lots of beer… a trip like many of my others...